HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program

We're excited to be heading to the 2026 NIGP Annual Forum & Products Exposition!

If you'll be in Columbus, we'd love to meet you. Stop by Booth #427 to connect with the HGACBuy team, chat about your procurement goals, and explore contract solutions that can help make purchasing simpler and more efficient.

Whether you're looking for new resources, have questions about cooperative purchasing, or just want to say hello, we're looking forward to the conversation.

📅 August 23–26, 2026
📍 Booth #427 | Columbus, OH

We can't wait to see familiar faces, make new connections, and share how HGACBuy is helping organizations save time and move projects forward. See you at NIGP Forum 2026!

🚛 What's new at HGACBuy? Big news for fleets, public works, utilities, and transportation teams.

Our NEW Medium & Heavy Trucks, Truck Bodies, and Trailers contract is here - making it easier for members to access the vehicles and equipment they need through one competitively awarded contract.

From USDOT Class 4–8 truck chassis (conventional and cab-over) to chassis-mounted truck bodies like dump, utility, flatbed, van, wrecker, and aerial lift configurations, plus commercial trailers, this contract is built to support a wide range of operational needs.

Whether you're expanding your fleet, replacing aging equipment, or planning for future projects, this new contract helps simplify the procurement process.

💬 What type of fleet equipment is your organization prioritizing this year? Let us know in the comments.

What a great week at the M.A.S.C. Annual Meeting!

We enjoyed connecting with municipal leaders from across South Carolina, sharing insights during our educational sessions, and discussing how cooperative purchasing can help agencies save time and streamline procurement.

A special thank you to the Municipal Association of South Carolina for hosting another outstanding event and for their continued partnership with HGACBuy.

We appreciate everyone who attended our sessions, stopped by to chat, and took the time to learn more about the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program.

Ready to take the next step? Explore our competitively solicited contracts and discover how HGACBuy can support your organization's purchasing needs.
https://hgacbuy.org/contracts

The sun is working overtime this summer - why not put it to work for your community?

HGACBuy's Solar Lighting Equipment and Related Services contract offers access to solar-powered lighting solutions for streets, parks, pathways, parking lots, and more, plus installation, maintenance, and ongoing support.

Whether you're enhancing safety, improving visibility, or investing in sustainable infrastructure, our competitively solicited contract can help streamline the procurement process.

Ready to power your next project with solar? Learn more and buy through HGACBuy.
https://hgacbuy.org/products-and-services/view-contract?contractid=1139

🚫 3 Common Procurement Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Even experienced public procurement teams can run into challenges that slow down projects, increase costs, or limit supplier options. Here are three common pitfalls and how to avoid them:

1️⃣ Relying on limited sourcing options
Narrow supplier pools can reduce competition and value.

2️⃣ Lengthy procurement timelines
Traditional processes can delay critical projects and service delivery.

3️⃣ Inconsistent contract compliance
Without standardized agreements, oversight and accountability become more complex.

💡 The solution? Cooperative Purchasing.

HGACBuy provides public agencies with access to competitively solicited contracts designed to help simplify procurement and support more efficient purchasing workflows.

👉 Learn more about how cooperative purchasing can strengthen your procurement strategy: www.hgacbuy.org

Behind every successful cooperative contract is something just as important as the agreement itself - a strong relationship.

At HGACBuy, we believe getting to know our awarded suppliers helps us better serve our members. Recently, we had the pleasure of meeting with Shannon Russell and Brandi Britton from Robert Half to learn more about their team, their expertise, and how they support organizations with workforce and staffing solutions.

These conversations aren't about contracts, they're about building partnerships. By understanding each supplier's strengths and approach to service, we're better equipped to connect our members with the right resources when needs arise.

Thank you to the Robert Half team for sharing their insights. We look forward to continuing these conversations with all of our HGACBuy suppliers as we work together to deliver exceptional value to our members.

If your agency is exploring staffing solutions, our Temporary Staffing, Direct-Hire, and Other Employer Services Contract is one of many resources available through HGACBuy:
🔗 https://hgacbuy.org/products-and-services/view-contract?contractid=1143

Why HGACBuy?

Because public procurement doesn’t have to be slow, complicated, or time-consuming.

HGACBuy is a nationwide cooperative purchasing program that helps public agencies streamline the procurement process by offering competitively solicited contracts that are ready to use - saving time, reducing administrative burden, and helping teams focus on getting critical work done.

Members gain access to a wide range of vetted suppliers and solutions across industries, all while leveraging the power of cooperative purchasing to maximize efficiency and value.

It’s simpler purchasing. Stronger contracts. Nationwide impact.

Learn more about HGACBuy: www.hgacbuy.org

Strong partnerships help build stronger communities.

Since 2021, HGACBuy has proudly partnered with the Municipal Assn of SC to expand cooperative purchasing opportunities for local governments across the state.

For nearly a century, M.A.S.C. has supported South Carolina's municipalities by providing programs, services, and resources that help local officials serve their communities more effectively. Together, we're helping public agencies access competitively solicited contracts that save time, simplify procurement, and maximize resources.

This year marks our 5th consecutive year participating in the M.A.S.C. Annual Meeting, and we're excited to continue supporting members through educational sessions focused on the benefits of cooperative purchasing.

Ready to discover how HGACBuy can support your organization's procurement goals? Learn more about our Cooperative Purchasing Program at the link below:
www.hgacbuy.org

Funding your next project doesn't have to be complicated.

HGACBuy's Lease-Purchase Financing contract provides financing solutions for organizations seeking to acquire equipment, facilities, or infrastructure. Through tax-exempt municipal leases and capital lease options, organizations can access the resources they need while managing budget and cash flow requirements.

Whether you're investing in critical equipment, facility improvements, or long-term infrastructure projects, this contract offers a streamlined path to financing.

Explore the contract and learn how it can support your organization's financing needs at the link below.

https://hgacbuy.org/products-and-services/view-contract?contractid=1144

🕰️ Did you know? HGACBuy has been serving public agencies since 1974.

For more than five decades, we’ve helped cities, counties, and government organizations streamline procurement through trusted cooperative purchasing contracts designed to save time and increase efficiency.

That experience means something: proven processes, vetted suppliers, and contracts that agencies across the country rely on every day to keep operations moving.

When you work with HGACBuy, you’re partnering with a program built on decades of public sector experience and a long-standing commitment to supporting government efficiency.

Learn more about HGACBuy: www.hgacbuy.org